Due to severe methodological and practical difficulties, research on corporate governance in general and board performance in particular is dominated by relatively shallow models. So called black box studies are very common, and are contrasted mainly by conceptual models without any quantitative ambitions. This paper peeks into the black box, exploring the interpersonal context within the board room and its relationship to board performance. A number of tentative conclusions are drawn, but the minimal sample leaves little room for certainty. The role of affection seems particularly interesting, it seems to be a key in how the board looks upon itself and operates: as a group with common interests and values, or as a collection of separate... (More)

Due to severe methodological and practical difficulties, research on corporate governance in general and board performance in particular is dominated by relatively shallow models. So called black box studies are very common, and are contrasted mainly by conceptual models without any quantitative ambitions. This paper peeks into the black box, exploring the interpersonal context within the board room and its relationship to board performance. A number of tentative conclusions are drawn, but the minimal sample leaves little room for certainty. The role of affection seems particularly interesting, it seems to be a key in how the board looks upon itself and operates: as a group with common interests and values, or as a collection of separate interests wrestling for control. Looking forwards, researchers should try to collaborate more with consultants to overcome the issues with access. These issues need to be resolved to a much greater extent before research can progress. (Less)

@misc{2277943,
abstract = {Due to severe methodological and practical difficulties, research on corporate governance in general and board performance in particular is dominated by relatively shallow models. So called black box studies are very common, and are contrasted mainly by conceptual models without any quantitative ambitions. This paper peeks into the black box, exploring the interpersonal context within the board room and its relationship to board performance. A number of tentative conclusions are drawn, but the minimal sample leaves little room for certainty. The role of affection seems particularly interesting, it seems to be a key in how the board looks upon itself and operates: as a group with common interests and values, or as a collection of separate interests wrestling for control. Looking forwards, researchers should try to collaborate more with consultants to overcome the issues with access. These issues need to be resolved to a much greater extent before research can progress.},
author = {Palmqvist, Carl-William and Söderberg, Anders and Yjord, Robin},
keyword = {Styrelseeffektivitet,bolagsstyrning,corporate governance,black box,gruppdynamik,FIRO,FIRO-B,kvalitet,interpersonell kontext,självskattning,enkät,beteendemönster,samhörighet,tillhörighet,kontroll,service},
language = {swe},
note = {Student Paper},
title = {Beteendemönster och styrelseeffektivitet: Bolagsstyrning i en interpersonell kontext},
year = {2012},
}